EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local dreamy experimental prog rock trio The Anhedonians! They talk about their debut album, "All Went Up," and how they came together. As always, stay tuned for a full song at the end of the interview! The featured song is called "Vapor." This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Sa...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local segacore punk duo Video//Nasty! They talk about their intense sound, their high energy live show and, as always, stay tuned for a full song at the end of the interview! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Original photograph and co...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, Tx features area hip hop artist Rencho! He crafts music alongside our team mate Gambol and recently they released a new album, a 17 track odyssey called "Warrior For Peace." Rencho talks about the album, his musical journey and, as always, stay tuned for a full song at the end of the interview! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features the nomadic hip hop artist Hefe Heetroc. He talks about his most recent album, a 33 track box set called  "Alienz & Conspiracies" and helpful tips for indie musicians - and as always - stay tuned for a full song at the end! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro an...

In this episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX we talk with longtime local weatherman Chuck DeBroder. He talks about his career in meteorology and his transition into weather forecasting on social media. This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz / GAMBOL MUSIC. Cover art designed by G. Armendariz...

One of the worst movies of all time was made in El Paso, TX in 1966 - Manos: The Hands of Fate - it is hard to watch but has become a cult classic. In this episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, we talk with one of the last surviving cast members, Jackey Neyman Jones. She was a child when the movie was filmed and played the part of Debbie, the daughter of the doomed couple. She has since wr...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX takes a look back at a piece of El Paso history - The Chamizal Border Folk Festival. Greg Lawson, who was the theater and concert technician for the national park for 31 years, talks about the origins and ultimate fate of the festival. After the interview, we present to you, in full, the cassette version of the 1989 Chamizal Border Folk Festiva...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local indie rock band Soul Parade. They talk about their history, latest release "Phantasm Romance" and music making process - and as always - stay tuned for a full song at the end! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features a chill chat with area hip hop artist Tae Zu. He talks about his most recent album, "Ghod Rage," and his music making process - and as always - stay tuned for a full song at the end! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover ar...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features a chill chat with the boys from local rock and roll band Los Tristes. They talk about their formation and making music - and as always - stay tuned for a full song at the end! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art designed by G....

THE Underground source of El Paso, TX interviews local author Michelle Hackney and illustrator Mia Ortiz. Together they created "Mama's Leche," a bilingual children's book that depicts the special connection a mother and child develop through breastfeeding. The duo discusses creating the book and their upcoming release. Produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M....

THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX interviews local indie soul artist Christopher Mack. He talks about creating music and carefully curating his career path and image. Produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art designed by G. Armendariz, photograph by Gabriel Montoya. RATED CHLL.

THE Underground Source of El Paso interviews local hip hop artist The Fifth Estate. He talks about his current album "Stuck in the 90s" and navigating through the hip hop landscape. Produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art designed by G. Armendariz, photograph by Sergio Zamora. RATED CHLL.

THE Underground Source of El Paso interviews local psychedelic hip hop duo The Counter Culture. They talk about their beginnings and their passion for making music together. Produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Intro/Outro by C. Martinez. Interview by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art designed by G. Armendariz, photograph by The Counter Culture....

A very special Record Store Day episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX. We interviewed three record store owners in the area - Atomic Wax Records here in El Paso, TX, Ring-Tail Records in Alpine, TX and Eyeconik Records in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro / outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art designed...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Chicago synth pop duo Zigtebra . We talk about their current tour, their creative process and their love of Babyface. Produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro / outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art designed by G. Armendariz, photograph by Foto by Mateo . RATED CHLL & NSFW.

The latest episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local artist HO BARON . He is a surrealist sculptor whose work is reminiscent of ancient art representations of gods and monsters. His work can be seen around town and all over his house’s front yard on Piedras street. In this interview we talk about his artistic journey and process and his current work. This episode was produced...

The latest episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features five members of local hip hop group Space Captains Collective. In this interview we talk about their first album and their journey through the El Paso Music scene.  This episode was produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro / outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art designed by G....

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso features singer songwriter A. BILLI FREE. She is based in New Mexico and is embraced by El Paso's music and art scene. In this interview we discuss her career and her chill sound. FULL TRACK INCLUDED: "LOVE, MUSIC, SALAD." Follow her on Instagram - @abillifree - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M....

Special episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX. The EP Culture Beat team ventured into Juarez on Saturday, November 25 to witness the wild sound and spectacle of Silverio and were granted an interview with Su Majestad Imperial before the show. In this interview, Silverio discusses his recent work and legendary career. This episode was produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted...

Fourth episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX. The guests in this show are all local and all different. This episode features dj LUISA NAVARRO, rapper WISE / WEAPON and vocalist of punk band Extremity THE COUNT. This episode was produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro / outro and background music by G. Armendariz. Cover art by D. Reyes. Betty we hear...

Our Paranormal Episode! We are THE Under World Source of El Paso, TX. Come along with us as we venture into El Paso’s paranormal realm. Prepare yourself for eerie interviews and tales with Heather Shade of Lost El Paso Paranormal, Leon Baker of El Paso Ghost Tours and Ramiro Galvan of Paranormal Research Investigations El Paso. This episode was produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted...

Third episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX. We cover music, art and all things culture. Guests are all local and all different. This episode features guitarist and amplifier builder AARON STILLMAN, poet JOEL ORTEGA and percussionist and founder of Echoes in the Park, a long running drum circle, JOSE MELENDEZ.This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Host: M. De Santiag...

Our second episode! EP Culture Beat Podcast is based in El Paso, TX and covers music, art and all things culture. You are listening to THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX. Guests are all local and all different. This episode features rapper K SCOTT, poet ERIC ACOSTA and songstress ROBERTHA SEPULVEDA. This episode was produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Host: M. De Santiago. Intro/outro...

New podcast based in El Paso, TX that focuses on music, art and all things culture. This debut episode features rapper PHOBIA THE PROPHET, comedian JORGE CORTEZ and poet TAKISHA CROMARTIE. All guests are local talent. This episode was produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Host: M. De Santiago. Intro/Outro and background music by G. Armendariz except music in rapper's performance. Cove...